When COVID-19 vaccines first became available to the public, there were still questions about whether they were safe for pregnant women and their unborn babies.

Now, researchers have more evidence that the vaccines are safe for both, and Dr. Eleni  Jaswa, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist with UCSF Health, joined “As Prescribed” with KCBS Radio’s Alice Wertz to explain.

When COVID-19 vaccines first became available to the public, there were still questions about whether they were safe for pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Now, researchers have more evidence that the vaccines are safe for both, and Dr. Eleni  Jaswa, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist with UCSF Health, joined “As Prescribed” with KCBS Radio’s Alice Wertz to explain.

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As Prescribed: New research indicates COVID vax is safe for babies’ brains

A new groundbreaking study is debunking a previous study from more than two decades ago that changed the way women were treated for menopause. 

Researchers found that younger women starting menopause and experiencing symptoms can take hormone treatments for several years with a lower chance of side effects. 

The recent study is a sign of relief for many women who were told in the past that treatments could increase the chances of encountering other health issues 

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Rebecca Thurston, Professor of Psychiatry and Epidemiology and Director of the Women's Bio-behaviorial Health Program at the University of Pittsburg. 

A new groundbreaking study is debunking a previous study from more than two decades ago that changed the way women were treated for menopause. 
Researchers found that younger women starting menopause and experiencing symptoms can take hormone treatments for several years with a lower chance of side effects. 
The recent study is a sign of relief for many women who were told in the past that treatments could increase the chances of encountering other health issues 
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Rebecca Thurston, Professor of Psychiatry and Epidemiology and Director of the Women's Bio-behaviorial Health Program at the University of Pittsburg.

New study shatters menopause treatment myth

It is Wildfire Awareness Month in Sonoma County, the first ever declaration made by the county’s Board of Supervisors.

KCBS Radio's Jeffrey Schaub reports from Windsor, firefighters want the public to take notice.

It is Wildfire Awareness Month in Sonoma County, the first ever declaration made by the county’s Board of Supervisors.
KCBS Radio's Jeffrey Schaub reports from Windsor, firefighters want the public to take notice.

May is wildfire awareness month: How you can take preventative action

This year's tradition May Day celebrations are converging with ongoing Gaza protests.

KCBS's Kris Ankarlo reports demonstrators are using the holiday to show solidarity with the Palestinian people.

This year's tradition May Day celebrations are converging with ongoing Gaza protests.
KCBS's Kris Ankarlo reports demonstrators are using the holiday to show solidarity with the Palestinian people.

As Prescribed: New research indicates COVID vax is safe for babies’ brains

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